NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT APPROACHES TO UNRESPONSIVE INJURIES

Patients who are interested in exploring non-surgical
treatment options before resorting to surgery may want
to consider Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). Traditional non-surgical interventions
include: Corticosteroid ("cortisone") injections, oral
anti-inflammatory medications, exercise and bracing.
In many cases these modalities may not cure the
condition, whereupon PRP may potentially be of great
benefit.1 Before you can be considered a candidate for
PRP, a complete
examination must be
performed by your
treating physician. This
will include a physical
examination and
diagnostic evaluation.
Prior to treatment,
you may be asked to
refrain from taking
non-steroidal antiinflammatory
drugs
(NSAIDS) for a week.
Following the PRP
treatment, some
localized soreness may
occur, which is typical of any injection. This can be
addressed with ice, heat, or elevation as well as with
acetaminophen. Physical therapy may be prescribed.